... that link to the play proper i.e. deception and illusion and it summaries the play as a whole. Obviously the play proper can stand on its own, but the story of the Lords practical joke on Christopher Sly does reinforce one of the main themes in the main play. Sly's story dramatises the ... play. For example the Lord thrusts Sly into a play-acting world and portrays his new role, as coming into being through no will of his own. The Lord huntsman emphasises this when asked if Sly would fall for the deception and forget himself "Believe me Lord, I think he cannot choose". ... ", at which p...

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